🚌 Direct Bus Corridor
1st Ave & E 57th St → 1st Ave & E 86th St
1 Direct Bus Routes · Departs every 4–12 mins · Approx. 7 mins
Distance
2.2 km
Duration
~7 min
Direct Lines
1 Routes
Available Direct Bus Routes (1)
M15-SBS
South Ferry / Whitehall Terminal → East Harlem (126th St & 2nd Ave)
First: 24 Hours · Last: 24 Hours · Every 4 mins
Stops Along This Corridor (3 Stops)
Monotonic Boarding Sequence
1. 1st Ave & E 57th St
Midtown East
+7.7 km
2. New York City Valley View & Health Sciences Annex
New York City Valley View & Health Sciences Annex
+8.8 km
3. 1st Ave & E 86th St
Yorkville
+9.9 km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the fastest direct bus from 1st Ave & E 57th St to 1st Ave & E 86th St?
The primary direct service is Route M15-SBS, which connects the two points in approximately 7 minutes across 3 stops.
What time does the first and last bus depart?
The earliest bus leaves at 24 Hours, and the final trip departs at 24 Hours, operating with a high frequency of every 4 minutes during peak rush hours.
What ticketing options are available?
Tickets are issued onboard by conductors, via contactless transit smartcards, or through official municipal transit digital QR passes.